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Banana Bank Lodge

2.5 star property
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Outdoor pool
Traditional Cabin, 2 Bedrooms
Children's activities
Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; international cuisine
Traditional Cabin, 2 Bedrooms | Living area

Reviews

8.8 out of 10

Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
    Pet-friendly
  • Breakfast available
    Breakfast available
  • Pool
    Pool
  • Room service
    Room service
  • Laundry
    Laundry
  • Housekeeping
    Housekeeping

Explore the area

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Banana Bank - Mile 49 Western Hwy, Belmopan
  • Belize Bird Rescue
    17 min drive
  • St. Herman's Cave
    21 min drive
  • 96 Orchid Garden
    24 min drive
  • Belmopan (BCV-Hector Silva)
    18 min drive

Room options

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Standard Double Room

Standard Double Room

  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

View all photos for Traditional Cabin, 2 Bedrooms

Traditional Cabin, 2 Bedrooms

Traditional Cabin, 2 Bedrooms

  • 46 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Queen Beds and 2 Twin Beds

View all photos for Standard Studio Suite

Standard Studio Suite

Standard Studio Suite

  • 37.1 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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About the area

Belmopan

When you stay at Banana Bank Lodge in Belmopan, you'll be 4 minutes by foot from Belize River. .This lodge is 6.6 mi (10.6 km) from Isidoro Beaton Stadium and 6.7 mi (10.8 km) from St. Herman's Cave.
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What's nearby

  • Belize Bird Rescue - 17 min drive - 9.4 km
  • Jaguar Paw - 20 min drive - 13.0 km
  • St. Herman's Cave - 21 min drive - 10.8 km
  • Belize Archives and Records Department - 24 min drive - 13.5 km
  • Blue Hole National Park - 42 min drive - 33.2 km

Getting around

  • Belmopan (BCV-Hector Silva) - 18 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Corker's Restaurant Wine And Bar - ‬23 min drive
  • ‪Formosa - ‬24 min drive
  • ‪Good View Restaurant & Bar - ‬24 min drive
  • ‪Caladium - ‬23 min drive
  • ‪La Cabaña - ‬23 min drive

About this property

Banana Bank Lodge

Lodge in Belmopan with a coffee shop and an outdoor pool
Banana Bank Lodge offers 19 accommodations with ceiling fans. Accommodations offer separate sitting areas and include desks. Bathrooms include bathtubs and complimentary toiletries. Housekeeping is offered daily and hair dryers can be requested.
Recreational amenities at the lodge include an outdoor pool.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Make yourself at home in one of the 19 guestrooms. Bathrooms feature bathtubs, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. Conveniences include desks and separate sitting areas, and housekeeping is provided daily.
Enjoy recreation amenities such as an outdoor pool or take in the view from a garden. This lodge also features complimentary wireless internet access, babysitting (surcharge), and tour/ticket assistance.
Stop by the lodge's restaurant for lunch or dinner. Dining is also available at the coffee shop/cafe, and room service (during limited hours) is provided. Full breakfasts are available daily from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include luggage storage and laundry facilities. A roundtrip airport shuttle is provided for a surcharge (available 24 hours), and free self parking is available onsite.
Full breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 7:00 AM and 10:00 AM.
Onsite venue - This restaurant specializes in international cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.

Languages

English, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and public transport

  • Free self-parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available
  • 24-hour return airport shuttle (surcharge)

Food and drink

  • Full breakfast available for a fee daily 7:00 AM–10:00 AM: USD 12 for adults and USD 6 for children
  • 1 restaurant and 1 coffee shop/cafe
  • Room service available

Things to do

  • Ecotours
  • Horse riding/hire
  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • Banquet hall

Guest services

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Tour/ticket assistance

Business services

  • A meeting room

Outdoors

  • Garden

Accessibility

  • If you have any requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Accessible bath
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bed sheets
  • Ceiling fan

Bathroom

  • Bath
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer (on request)
  • Towels

More

  • Desk
  • Separate sitting area

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 1:00 PM; Check-in end time: 8 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 15

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 8 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Guests driving to the property should contact this property in advance (e.g., directions)
For more details, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation

Renovations and closures

The following facilities are closed on Monday:
  • Bar/lounge
  • Fitness facility
  • Full-service spa
  • Health club
  • Hot springs
  • Indoor pool
  • Public bath
  • Sauna
  • Spa tub

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets stay free

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for full breakfast: approximately USD 12 for adults and USD 6 for children
  • Airport shuttle fee: USD 140.00 per vehicle (one-way, maximum occupancy 4)
  • Air conditioning is available for an additional fee

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards and cash
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

Property is also known as

Banana Bank Lodge Belmopan
Banana Bank Belmopan
Banana Bank Lodge Lodge
Banana Bank Lodge Belmopan
Banana Bank Lodge Lodge Belmopan

Banana Bank Lodge Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 15 out of 29 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 9 out of 29 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 29 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 29 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 29 reviews" "

8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Lynne

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This beautifully designed lodge, on 4000 acres, is a unique experience. 107 free range horses, parrots, monkeys add to the ambience. Large , comfortable a/c rooms, friendly staff, good restaurant ,and lovely pool, make for a memorable stay. Convenient to many sites. Owner’s wife is an excellent artist and has a gallery there. We loved it!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

4/10 Poor

Jesus

Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

6/10 Okay

Corrie

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Difficult road to get to resort. Not for cars. Horse rides are nice, the young guy ranch hands will hit on a daughter.

10/10 Excellent

Ethan

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved our time here. Fabulous pool, beautiful grounds and friendly staff. Would highly recommend!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jim, Mississaugs, Ontario.canada

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Incredibly beatiful grounds and gardens, enormous, well-kept swimming pool, gracious propriators
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2020

10/10 Excellent

Claudia

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great place to stay in the Belize jungle!
It was beautiful and we enjoyed the food for dinner & in the morning! My girls loved the jaguar on property, birds and the pool.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

Rhonda, Vancouver, WA

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This place is so very charming. There are horses wandering around the property, they have birds and a jaguar to visit, the swimming pool is amazing, and the cooking is phenomenal. The cabanas have thatched roofs and are older but well maintained and, well, charming. The beds are comfy. The only downside is that there are bugs, but you're in the middle of the jungle, so that is to be expected.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2020

8/10 Good

DJuan

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2020

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great experience with the home style meals and getting to know the owners and staff. Rustic and remote which adds to the Belizian experince.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Business traveller, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Just a agoer stay. Beautiful location but realize thar the lodge is in the jungle. No other restuarant or services available beyond that provided by the lodge. Saw a young jaguar, many parrots and exotic wild birds to see. Horseback riding available and it would have been fun to try that if we had the rime.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing place , quiet, excellent service and amazing food, kids loved horseback riding, and many other activities they offer❤️💯
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2019

10/10 Excellent

Steven

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely even if you don't ride.
The grounds are beautiful, carefully landscaped with tile-lined paths connecting the various buildings. Great pool, on site jaguar and parrot aviary. The major attraction is on site horse back riding, which we didn't do. But there are plenty of day trips to do--we went to ATM and Tikal, and there are plenty more. Downsides are that it is pretty isolated (15 min off main road) and food is perfectly adequate but not memorable.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2018

10/10 Excellent

Gail&Tom, Lemont, US

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Banana Bank Lodge is a very unique get-away. The owners, Carolyn and John made us feel very welcome and are very interesting. They dined with us each night. The food was reasonable and very good. The grounds were gorgeous! Our cabana was very comfortable and beautifully designed. There are horses and parots roaming around the property...very cool. They also have an art gallery of Carolyn's paintings and a small museum of Mayan artifacts in their home. If you love nature, art, animals, and military history (John is a very informative source) or just want some peace and quiet...this is the place to stay. Not to mention it's very close to town.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2018

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful place to get away
Our family had a wonderful time at Banana Bank Lodge. The family style meals were fabulous and a great way to talk with other guests, the pool was refreshing, the property was beautiful, the staff were fabulous. We visited ruins one day and spent the next day riding. My two adult children enjoyed riding so much we nixed our plans for the afternoon and went on another ride. The staff had an evening soccer game and included our children, what a thrill! If you are staying inland, I couldn't recommend a better place!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2018

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Beautiful gardens and ambiance
Front desk staff was pleasant, but could use more training about the local tour offerings - they were somewhat uninformed and seemed confused about arranging tours and transportation. The food was good, although we got a bit tired of chicken. Best was chatting with the owners, Carolyn and John Carr - they have some awesome stories! LOVED the herd of horses and the experience with the horses in the pink roundpen - a highlight for sure! The architecture and gardens are lovely. The room we stayed in could use a bit of sprucing up and maybe a new mattress, but was still a sweet and comfortable room. YES we would return - and certainly hope to one day.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2018

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Jungle setting, needs updating.
Check in was fine but when we got to our room it was pretty bad. The bathtub looked as if someone had spilled paint in it and there were large rust spots. The toilet would not totally flush unless you did it at least three times. We complained loudly and were upgraded to a much nicer room. However the clerk was rather snippy about it. They had a nice pool and beautiful landscaping. The meals were quite good although we thought they were rather expensive. The buildings could use some work in places. They have some birds and a jaguar in cages. Not a terrible place to stay but we would not go back.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2018

10/10 Excellent

Dawn, Fargo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Banana Bank Lodge was an authentic jungle stay
Our family of 5 stayed at the Banana Lodge Bank for 2 nights in a cabana. The reception staff, the horse guides, the food and the owner John Carr were memorable. All were very friendly and accommodated our needs. The grounds were very well kept, and the price was right. The rooms were comfortable.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2017

6/10 Okay

Jeanette

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service
Really far from the main road. Service was rude. Nothing too spectacular about this place as far as amenities go.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2017

8/10 Good

Jo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The Lodge also provided delicious and healthy homemade meals served family style. The swimming pool was great. There were many things to see in the garden such as exotic animals and well-managed landscapes. The owner is an artist, and her gallery is open for guests to visit. There was no AC or Wi-Fi service in the hut but we were ok with that. Wi-Fi service was available near the office and pool. Since the Lodge is in the jungle, it’s better to bring insect repellent to prevent bites from mosquitos. We had a good time at the Banana Bank Lodge. If you want to experience a jungle life, Banana Bank Lodge is one of your best choices. One thing to mention, if you chose to drive to Banana Bank Lodge, make sure to ask staff for directions. We relied on Google Maps, which led us to a dead-end at the side of the river.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2017

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Hotel in the Jungle
The hotel has outstanding food. All locally grown. The rooms are good except for no air conditioning, no phone service, no internet service. However, the service is excellent. The staff is very friendly and helpful. It has an excellent swimming pool. However, the directions to the hotel is poor. We got lost and suffered a flat tire. The signs to the hotel need to be larger and more specific.

10/10 Excellent

Jessie, California

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Loved Banana Bank
Our two nights at Banana Bank were excellent. We utilized the pool, took a river cruise, and our favorite, rode horses through the jungle. The staff were all polite and helpful, and we thoroughly enjoyed meeting the owners, who graciously shared their story with us and made us feel at home. We are already planning our next visit! We enjoyed taking our meals "family style" and getting to know other travelers, and our two children (ages 8 and 9) really enjoyed the entire experience.

8/10 Good

Kathryn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
A Charming Old Jungle Retreat
Four friends and I stayed for several nights. The rooms are located in a dated hacienda. Some would find the rooms out of date and tacky, but we found them charming and unique. The AC worked great and the rooms were clean. The wifi is pretty slow and the beds are a little hard. The main problem with the rooms is the shower. The water pressure is not great and the shower heads are so choked with buildup, you would be better off just jumping in the beautiful pool. The staff was friendly and very helpful. My group stayed out late and took a while to decide what we wanted to do each day. Things in Belize run pretty chill, but the staff was still able to meet all of our last minute requests. The horseback riding and night hikes were exciting and the guides were very personable. They serve a family style dinner every night and we really enjoyed sharing food and our daily adventures with our fellow guests. The food is simple but good. I would recommend eating there since there are not a lot of restaurants in Belmopan. Some people may be uncomfortable with the fact there is a large aviary and a jaguar enclosure on the grounds and the horse roam freely throughout. The birds are very loud in the morning, so don’t expect to sleep in. If you are looking for something new and sleek, Banana Bank is not for you. It is a unique slice of Belize and great jumping off point for adventure.

8/10 Good

bev, canada

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Relaxing stay at a quaint lodge
The hosts were amazing. They made the place. Fantastic art, plants and animals. Farm tour was fantastic. Other tours were enjoyed by guests. Family style meal encouraged interaction which added to the richness of the stay. A fabulous venue for a relaxing , peaceful stay enhanced with good conversation and company. Rooms could use an update but were comfortable enough. Linens need replacing.